Music icon Alice Cooper said he was concerned by the state of rock music.
	The 69-year-old singer has admitted to being worried about the future direction of the genre, saying young rockers are far too introverted for his liking, reported Contactmusic.
	"It concerns me that even the rock bands that are out there are very introverted. The young rock bands don't wanna be outlaws - they don't have any swagger on stage.
	"I mean, if I was 18 years old and I'm in a rock band I would wanna show my stuff up there! Young bands seem to be very introverted about that.

Young rockers are too introverted: Alice Cooper

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The Madras High Court today directed Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen to depose as a witness before a trial court here on September 18 in a case related to import of a luxury car in alleged violation of foreign trade policy rules.
	Disposing of a petition by Sen challenging a witness warrant issued against her by the Economic Offences Court, Justice R Suresh Kumar directed the court to take up the case after concluding hearing of emergency and calling matters and complete her cross examination on the same day itself.
	He also directed the police to give adequate protection to the former Miss Universe and her belongings during her appearance in the court.
	In view of the direction to the actress to appear in the lower court, the judge cancelled the warrant.
	Earlier, Justice Suresh Kumar had on July 20 stayed the warrant and directed the economic offences court not to execute it till the next hearing of her petition.
	The case had been registered by the Customs Department and Directorate 

Car import case: HC directs Sushmita Sen to appear in court

The release of Saif Ali Khan-starrer "Kaalakaandi" has been postponed after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) suggested cuts in the film.
	The movie was set to hit theatres on September 8 but the makers have now decided to postpone the release in order to have sufficient time to complete the censor process, according to a release.
	A new date is yet to be announced.
	The movie marks the directorial debut of "Delhi Belly" writer Akshat Verma and its teaser was recently unveiled.
	Produced by Cinestaan Film Company and Ashi Dua Sara of Flying Unicorn, the film also stars Deepak Dobriyal, Vijay Raz, Kunal Roy Kapoor, Sobhita Dhulipala, Akshay Oberoi, Isha Talwar, Shenaz Treasury, Shivam Patil, Amyra Dastur and Neil Bhoopalam in a special appearance.

'Kaalakaandi' release postponed

She received a lot of acclaim for her performance as Babita Phogat in "Dangal" but Sanya Malhotra is yet to announce her next project.
	The 23-year-old Delhi girl says she would rather wait for good scripts to come her way than sign projects in a hurry.
	"I am in a really happy space. The kind of response I have received from the industry has been overwhelming. I am in a good space and not in a rush," Sanya told PTI on the sidelines of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.
	"I won't pick up any random project and start working on it. I have great projects in my hands right now and I am waiting to share it with the world."
	The actor says she is not choosy, but will sign a film only if she feels she can do justice to the character.
	"If I am reading a script, the only thing I have in my mind is whether I am creatively excited about it or not. So, it is not like I have done a big film and will be really choosy about my future projects."
	The actor is coy about her future projects but .

I am in a good space: 'Dangal' star Sanya Malhotra

Masaba Gupta's quirky and unique prints have made her a favourite among celebrities as well as the masses.
	The designer said the reason behind the popularity of her young label is that people have now become much more aware of the trends and are willing to spend on their style.
	Masaba, who showcased her new collection at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 today, said the digital media has also contributed a lot in this boom in the fashion industry.
	In an interview with PTI, Masaba said, "The fashion scene in India has changed immensely. People have now become more accepting towards designer wear on a day-to-day basis. The spending power has also increased. People have become far more fashionably aware of trends that are popular across the globe.
	"People are open to experimenting now. They want to look a certain way and dress a certain way. They want to put effort, time and money in their looks."
	The Mumbai-based designer presented the collection in collaboration with ...

Designer wear more acceptable now: Masaba

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has appealed to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to send help to the flood- affected areas in the state.
	The actor, who was born in a village in the West Champaran district of the state, said the situation there is grim.
	"Devastating flood situation in west Champaran Bihar. Our village is badly affected. People are running short of daily supply of food," Bajpayee tweeted.
	"I appeal our CM @NitishKumar to look into this natural calamity and send help to affected areas. Hope and pray that help will reach soon," he posted.

Manoj Bajpayee appeals to Nitish Kumar to help flood victims

Makers of Sidharth Malhotra- Jacqueline Fernandez starrer "A Gentleman" have rubbished reports that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has raised objection over a scene in the film.
	According to some reports, the CBFC has asked the makers of "A Gentleman" to cut short a kissing scene between the lead actors.
	"I am surprised how the reports came up and who is telling such stories. I don't know why there is a big deal about kissing scenes. It is not cut. So the report is not true," directors of the film, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK told reporters.
	The duo along with the lead stars of "A Gentleman" were talking to media here today at a promotional event of the movie.
	On reports that he and his rumoured girlfriend Alia Bhatt have called it quits, Sidharth said, "Ask a question properly. Lot has been said (on the matter)."
	The film's latest track "Bandook Meri Laila" was also launched at the event where Sidharth hummed a few lines along with music composer duo ...

Not true: Raj-DK on reports of CBFC's objection to 'A

It is already one of the most leak- prone seasons of "Game of Thrones" and now HBO Spain seems to have accidentally broadcast episode 6 four days before its official release.
	The episode was reportedly available on-demand to Spanish subscribers for one hour before being removed - long enough for the online community to share the video.
	Apparently, the entire episode is available on torrent sites, reported The Independent.
	This is not the first time that "Game of Thrones", HBO's most prized drama, has suffered a fate like this.
	Earlier, an episode of season 6 was accidentally uploaded by HBO's Nordic arm a few hours before official broadcast. While the episode 4 of the season 7 was leaked in India.
	HBO also suffered a cyber attack recently with the hackers threatening to release important information related to the show but they are yet to follow through their threat.

HBO Spain accidently airs episode 6 of 'Game of Thrones 7'

Actor Mark Ruffalo held a candle light vigil at Trump Tower in the memory of Charlottesville victim, Heather Heyer, who was killed in a weekend rally in Virginia.
	The 49-year-old actor decided to protest following US President Donald Trump's response to the violence against the counterprotesters of a rally organised by white nationalists.
	Trump had said that "there is blame on both sides" for the demonstration that turned violent on August 12.
	Ruffalo posted a video on Instagram to inform his fans and followers about the protest.
	"We want him to hear us. We want him to know that an American killed on American soil by a Nazi is not acceptable. That there is no equivalence, there is no many sides.
	"There's two sides to this. People who fight Nazis and Nazis and that's it. We cannot allow Nazis to be a normal part of our society. We have to fight," he said in the video.
	"The Avengers" star was supported by filmmaker Micheal Moore, who interrupted his own Broadway show, 'The Terms ..

Ruffalo protests at Trump Tower over Virginia violence

Milo Ventimiglia said at a time when television is dominated by stories about crime, war and scandal, getting an opportunity to play a good guy in "This Is Us" was too special to miss.
	The actor has charmed the audiences with his portrayal of Jack, the Pearson family patriarch in the drama series, which sees Mandy Moore play his wife Rebecca, Sterling K Brown (his adopted son Randall), Chrissy Metz (his daughter Kate) and Justin Hartley (his son Kevin).
	"I think in the current television landscape we have you have war, crime and scandal. I like the fact that there was some goodness in this man and in this show and in these characters that we're meeting in the first episode," Ventimiglia said in a release.
	The 40-year-old actor said even though in real life he is not yet married and does not have kids, he connects to the character and just like Jack, he also tries to be the good guy.
	"I try to be a kind, honest man. But I'm also a human being. I don't have any kids, I'm not married 

The good guy role made Milo Ventimiglia take up 'This Is Us'

Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 opened today on a powerful note with Gen Next designers addressing social issues like human trafficking, abuse, gender biases and illiteracy through their designs.
	The young brigade included designers Akshat Bansal, Simiran Kabir Sharma, Deepak Pathak, along with designer duos Saaksha Parekh-Kinnari Kamat and Shenali Seema-Rinzin Lama.
	The five budding labels, which made their runway debut courtesy INIFD, had varied inspirations, but the theme of women with strong sense of self, was common in all the presentations.
	"I come from Himachal and my mother is my biggest inspiration. As a child, I have seen her wearing sarees with shoes and hence for me there is no difference in men and women's clothing.
	"I feel we don't need to talk about equality as they are already superior to us. The voice of the my label will always be same. I will always try and focus on the real life issues through my designs," Sumiran told PTI.
	For his LFW collection, the ..

Gen Next designers raise social issues with debut show at LFW

Actor Farhan Akhtar says he would love to show his upcoming film "Lucknow Central" to the inmates of Pune's Yerwada Central Jail if they get permission from the authorities.
	Directed by Ranjit Tiwari, the film is inspired by the true story of convicts of Lucknow Central Jail, who start a band.
	Farhan, who plays the role of one of the prisoners in the film, celebrated Independence Day yesterday at the Yerwada Jail along with the team of "Lucknow Central" and also released the film's first song "Teen kabootar".
	Asked if there are plans to screen the movie for the inmates, he told reporters, "We would love to show 'Lucknow Central' to them. We will talk with the jail authorities and try to get it arranged."
	Additional Director General of Police (Prisons) Bhushan Kumar Upadhyaya, who was also present at the event, said they will surely try to arrange a screening for the inmates.
	At the event, which saw the presence of nearly 3,000 inmates of the jail and several police officers, ...

Farhan wants 'Lucknow Central' screening at Pune's Yerwada

With "This Is Us" becoming the new surprise hit on television, the cast members have been awarded with bonuses.
	Actors Sterling K Brown, Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, Mandy Moore, and Milo Ventimiglia, among others  - were recently rewarded with USD 250,000 cash bonuses from NBC and 20th Century Fox TV, reported Variety.
	The family drama, which criss-crosses between the past and present of a family, is a hit with both the critics and viewers.
	Created by Dan Fogelman, "This Is Us" was renewed for two more seasons in January.

'This Is Us' cast members get USD 250K bonuses

Singer Pink will be honoured with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2017 Video Music Awards (VMAs).
	In addition to receiving the event's highest honour, the 37-year-old musician will perform live on August 27 function, reported Billboard.
	The first Vanguard awards were presented at the inaugural VMAs in 1984 to David Bowie and The Beatles.
	The award was later renamed to honour King of Pop, Michael Jackson in 1991.
	Besides Pink, musicians such as Madonna, Beyonce, Guns N' Roses and last year, Rihanna have received the honour.

Pink to receive Micheal Jackson Vanguard Award at 2017 VMAs

The release of "Newton", starring National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao, has been pushed to September 22.
	The film, directed by Amit Masurkar, was initially slated to hit the screens on August 18.
	Production house Drishyam Films announced the new release date on their Twitter account.
	"Be the change this #IndependenceDayIndia. Meet Newton in cinemas 22 Sept! #Newton22Sept @ManMundra @RajkummarRao @aanandlrai," the post read.
	The producers also released the new teaser of the movie, which shows Rajkummar as a rookie government clerk, who is sent on election duty to a naxal-controlled town in the conflict-ridden jungles of Chhattisgarh.
	Presented by director-producer Aanand L Rai, the movie also stars Pankaj Tripathi and actress Anjali Patil in the lead.
	"Newton" had its world premiere at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival (also called Berlinale) and won the International Federation of Art Cinemas (CICAE) award in its Forum segment.

'Newton' release postponed to September 22

Film buffs in Delhi will get an opportunity to watch several award-winning documentaries and features from the Northeast at a festival this week.
 	"The Fresh Lens: New Cinematic Voices from Northeast India" is being organised by the India International Centre and the North East Media Forum from August 18-19.
 	"This festival presents some significant voices among a new generation of filmmakers who, following in the footsteps of veterans like Aribam Syam Sharma, Jahnu Barua and the late Bhabendra Nath Saikia, have made a mark at the international and national level," says curator Utpal Borpujari.
 	The films to be shown are "Aaba" (Grandfather; Arunachal Pradesh), "Loktak Lairembee" (Lady of the Lake; Manipur), "The Pangti Story" (Nagaland), "Alifa" (Assam), "Beautiful Lives" (Assam), "Sabin Alun" (The Broken Song; Assam), and "Antardrishti" (Man with the Binoculars; Assam).
 	Amar Kaushik's "Aaba", is about a farmer who lives with his wife and granddaughter (Sunku) in Ziro, Arunachal 

2-day NE film festival in Delhi from Aug 18

Actor Cate Blanchett is in talks to star alongside Jack Black in "The House With a Clock in Its Walls", an adaptation of John Bellairs' 1973 book of the same name.
	Blanchett, 48, is said to be in early discussions about joining the forthcoming horror film, according to Variety.
	Eli Roth is set to direct the motion picture, which will be produced by Brad Fischer and James Vanderbilt, alongside Eric Kripke, who is writing the script.
	William Sherak, Tracey Nyberg, and Laeta Kalogridis are set to executive produce the project.
	Blanchett is due to portray Marvel's first female on screen villain, Hela, in upcoming movie "Thor: Ragnarok".

Cate Blanchett to star in 'House With a Clock in Its Walls'

Patrick Dempsey is returning to TV after a gap of two years and will star in Epix's series "The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair", which is based on Joel Dicker's novel of the same name.
	This is the 51-year-old actor's first TV role after he left ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy".
	Dempsey will play Harry Quebert, a college professor who is accused of murdering 15-year-old Nola Kellergan, who went missing in a coastal New Hampshire town years prior, reported E! online.
	The book follows Quebert's former student, author Marcus Goldman (Ben Schnetzer), who comes to see Quebert to find inspiration for his next novel and winds up using the murder investigation as his focus.
	Damon Wayans Jr and Virginia Madsen are also set to star in the series, playing a police sergeant and local diner owner, respectively.
	The cast also includes Kristine Froseth, Colm Feore, Josh Close, Matt Frewer, Connor Price, Tessa Mossey, Victoria Clark, Craig Eldridge, Kurt Fuller, Don Harvey, Felicia ...

Patrick Dempsey lands first TV role post 'Grey's Anatomy'

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has said the upcoming web series on freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose titled "Bose-Dead/Alive" is not a boring biography.
	Producer Ekta Kapoor's ALTBalaji (online video platform) unites Mehta with his perennial favourite Rajkummar Rao for their next show "Bose-Dead/Alive". They have previously worked on critically-acclaimed films such as "Shahid", "Citylights" and "Aligarh".
	"The show is not another boring biography. It is a fast-paced, gripping tale on a man whose trajectory is one of the most fascinating stories ever. The web series is structured like a thriller, so while one will learn about his life, it will also leave you on the edge of the seat," Mehta, who is the creator of the show, said in a statement.
	"Our intention is to portray Bose as a contemporary hero, a rebel who worked in different ways, thereby making him relevant and a part of today's youth," he said.
	Producer Ekta Kapoor said after a lot of research, they realised that it was a 

Web series on Netaji Bose a fast-paced thriller: Mehta

Actor Elisabeth Moss, who faced backlash for calling dystopian drama "The Handmaid's Tale" "not a feminist story", has clarified her stance.
	The 35-year-old actor said she regretted her choice of words about the show, which is based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 classic, reported The New York Times.
	"That was my mistake in the sense that I should have been much clearer. What I should have said is that it is not only a feminist story but it is also a human story. Obviously it is first and foremost a feminist story.
	"I play a woman (Offred) who has had her child and her family taken away from her, and all of her rights as a woman stripped and who is essentially a prisoner. But I was trying to say that it was also a human story in the sense that there are other groups - other races, colours and creeds - who are punished and maligned and are not given the right to be heard as well," Moss said.
	The actor had raked up a storm when she said she "never intended to play Offred as a feminist" ..

'The Handmaid's Tale' is a feminist story: Elisabeth Moss

Actor Anna Faris has thanked fans for standing by her in wake of her separation from actor-husband Chris Pratt after eight years of marriage.
	The 40-year-old actor posted a heartfelt message for her admirers on her podcast, reported Us Weekly.
	"Hey, dear listeners! I just want to thank you all so much for all the love I've been receiving, and I truly love you," Faris said on "Anna Faris Is Unqualified".
	The "Mom" star and Pratt, 38, had announced on August 7 that they were parting ways.
	In a joint statement, which they uploaded on their respective social media accounts, the actors wrote that they are legally separating and requested for privacy.
	They have a four-year-old son, Jack, together.

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